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Mt. Vernon Republican (Mount Vernon, Ohio : 1854), 1861-01-17

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mm Mi . - i ... . , T1 it 0 VOL. VII. MOUNT VERNON, OHIO, JANUARY i7; 18GL NO. 11. 0 II 1 w a sapp. w- ok01- I BAPP& SIMONS, Attorneys at law "j W.VANC1 VS"'"- VANCE & OOOFER, ATTOltNKYS A 1 AW, 1W1U MT. VRRNO.V, OHIO Offlce sruthensl corner of Main and Chestnut sts Vfrposlts Knox County Bank; sopt20 Ws. O. BONNET.... .7." "H" - "O""" llONNfcV & HOUSE, ATTOHNKYS AND COHNSKLlrtllS AT LAW AND SOLICITORS IN CHMfCKHY, ..; , S6 MAIN ST., PEORIA, ILLINOIS. . Particular attention given to Houl Estate and VCollenclon niu throughout the State, ntn-ly V lit Kit H.8HITH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR r . AT LAW, 1 mt. vernon, onio. tiftce on High Street, opposite the Court riouso. HENRY S. MITCHELL, Attoriu'V hikI 'oiiiis"iir ;ii Law AND NOTARY PUBLIC O FFiaE-North side Kremlin Blook, ' MT. VERNON. 0.11'. . IMUIf W. COTTON. ,AI" ; , COTTON & BANK. Attorney' & Counsellors! t Law, lilt S'trnon, Ohio. WILLattendtoallbUiinnss intrustjtl to the! care, in any nfthe Courts. OFFICE. N. E Curnerof Main and Oi nlneiStt over Pyle's Morehiinl Tailoring Eatabllst lent. Oot. lth ISoS.tt- D. 0. MONTGOMERY, ITTORHEY AT UW. IN BOOTH BUILDING OVER MUSIC STORE funf Varnnn Ohio. Claims, and the purchase and salo of real hstate. i have tor sale uniniprovou unmo -. - ... . If:.,..,...!.! ROH n-0l acres IB tisane i;ounty, ni , V. p "Warren County, Missouri. 302 aoros in St. Fran ois County. Mioun, nisu ' . . i it...i: nn..n,v Ahift. anil fit acres Mercer County, Ohio. March 1. 59,16-tf. SASH. DOORS AND BLl D . j. A. Vitdersoii. kANDFACTl'RKB AND DKALER IN SASH, DOOKS, AND BLINTIS, n.. ..,.. Wnm llnnit.. Utah St.Aetwen Main ami R. R. Drpot, Mount Vernon, Ohio A LI KINDS of work constantly on hands and M warranted. All onlers promptly execuwu. Dry fine Lumber, Shingles, Latb, 4c, alway ou band. April 20,1859, 24 1y. DK. I). M'BRlAR, .,t niTf.il imsU'KnTFni.l.Y INFORM THE W citiiens of Mt. Vernouj Ohio, and vlcinit', that he has permanently locarcu iu si. orin.u iur the purpose of Practicing his Profession in the la test and most substantial styi oi uie An inn i wouldsay to those who may favor me with their patronage, tbat iny worn snail ana win oouipurc Loth in udiiitv iwn iiiilllRll.lI'V. with any in the State. I would also say to those who ar afflicted min iiueasea .uouin,, mux x m pro-pared to treat all duiiiwesof the mouth under any form; also, to operatoon Huir laps, single or double. The bnstof roferonooscan begiven, OFFICE Over Rimsull A Sturgos" Dank, 3rd ioor bolow Mr. Sporry'a Store, Main Street, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. m s. finnan, Tiikcii flfasure in announcing to tho citi.ns o Mt. Vernon and vicinity, that he continues to ,arry on the CA BINET SI A KINO B USINESS. In all its branches, at his old stand, at the foot of Main street, opposite HucHmj;natn's rounnry.wnere Will be round uuroans, lames, iaairs, ueuiioaus, . Vaihatandi,Cuplioards, Ac, Ao. UNDERTAKING. 1 hare provided mysolf with a new and elegant Hearse, and will bcrondy to attend funerals whenever called upon. Cofflus of all kinds kept on hand nd made to order. J. 8. MARTIN. FohU'SHn !tt. N UtD&KUIUUDGE, LITIIOGIlAPIIEnS. Ill vrry Viirl.'iv of SI) lc, BASK STREET, Oppose Weddell Dome, OWiim, Ohio. Hosiery k T.ARnE ASSOUTMENT OF MEN'S AND xV Boys half Uosi and Lndia and Child rons Hose, it MILLER 4 WHITE'S. THE WHEELER & WILSON sewing iitAcasiiasrE i TAKKb TlIK Kin ST PKEMIUM. CiNomfiATi.Si-pt.20, lt6ll. To Mr. L. P. Ce.wk, Mt Vibnon, 0. Dai Madam: tak pleaaure in inform ' in you ihatBl thUnilMl Stt Fair juat linld in this city, the Whwlertt Wilson Sewing M-chine took Firat Pruinium. , , Tl-ecoromiiie veri unanimous ia their de eiir,n,allhouth there er fourteen different Mac! inn eontiftinff ' 'Valtib A. Wood, New York, . J 1HN Ujiston. Pennnvlviiiia. 0' Obmsbt. Indiana. Committee. - Ctiui FiauiB, Virginia, i.fti Praitr PnoBaMiisaehuacttB With best wialu for the succesa of the ma wihine Id Tour vicinity, we are. - Toura truly ,,! WM SL'MNERA CO, Airent, r . rittaburg Cincinnati, and Louiavllla. The Wheeler 4 Wilson 8ewmg Machine la . for sale by Mrs. h.D. Brewer, Mt. Vernon, 0. octI8u50 . ' BOOTS 1 SHOES! THE ndeTlgTied respectfully tenders his? thanks for the patronage Bestowed npoi. t ,1 9 hlra 1b the. Buckingham eoroer, and would' Vtk Inform the public that hehas removed bis stock to the . - -'BAKKIXO BlflLDINO, x , Mi few doors math of the Kenynn House. ' Hekasjustopenedalotofehoieegaods,parhHe directly from the manafBetarere, which he will war-' rant f eBstomeru. Among hie new itoek will Ve . f0HBf " ' " I- ' ' " tiedlev Coagnesand Laeeflalter)t " of UstMiraed Kidi Mimos and Children 'i Qalters; Men and Boys Congress (HI tele, i . . j mi il vi . w . i t -' uuon i iw, v(ii aiq ana enrvtiea ottidb ..e. Celt ead see NArMeOirriN ,Sot'J3. u62, : 'v''l ' i L.: : I NEW GOODS - A T The New Store ! G. & W. D. BROWNING Arejust opening an additional stock of NEW AND BEAUTIFUL GOODS Just purchased at the very lowest figures and of the latest NEW YORK STYLES, Which they are now prepared to offer their Friends Customers and the public, on tearms as favorable as any House in thisseoti'iu of the country inlhit f articular thty do nut inttnd to It auldotu. Ami ng their new stock will be found FRENCH REPS. CAdilMIERR, MKR1N08, . VALENCIA, MOHAIKS, DEI, A INS, FltENCffA , ENGLISH I'KINTfr and a varictyof OTHER STYLES OF DRESS UOOOS too nuini'rous to mention. Tbey would also on 1 1 jmr'ioitlur ntteniion to their stock: of shawls, which for tboir stylos and quulity, AT THlv PRICE ere not to be exceeded. Tbey have also a lresh supply of RIBBONS AND DRESS TRIMMINGS. A fine assortment of LADIE'S AND CHILDREN'S nOODS. Please call and examine them. For Qentlemen, they havea good treah stuck of MEN'S WEAR, which for price and quality are not to bo beat in this market, SO T11EY THINK! Thoy hnVe alo on hand a good stock of LADIE'S, CHIDUREN'S and UENTMiMEH'S Boots and Shoos of noarly every kind which they are offorinir at ttry l,m fneti- u, vr. v. Biiuwftiinu. Nov. 15, '6U-n2 tf. AN ORDINANCE Toprovcnt sliding on the side walks or streets of Mt. Vernon. Sec. 1st. Bait ordained by the City Counoil of the City of Mt. Vernon: 1 but it shall bo unlawl'il lor any porson to slide on hand sleds, boards or any other vehicle wuutever, on tue slue walks or streuts of mid city. ""See. 2d. Thotnny person violating the fl-st sec tion of this ordinance, sball, upon convioiion before the Mayor, he subjoct to a nne ot not less man nnu dollur, nor more than three dollars, at the discretion of the Mayor Sec 3d. This ordinanee to take effect and be in force from and after its passago and due publim' tiun. Passed December 25th, 1360. E. S. S. ROUSE, GEO. B. WHITE, Clerk Pro Tern.Proj't-nl0w3-l,25 LEGAL NOTtCE. In rhe Court of Common Pleas of Knox county, Ohio. Natbnnicl H. Barker, pl'ff, vs George Quior and Lydia bis wife, Timothy M. Bartlott and David Keck. The said David Reck who Is a non resident of the State of Ohio, and supposod now to reside in the State of Iowa, is hereby notified thnton the 80th day of Ootober. A. D. I860, the said Plaintiff filed his amended petition ngainst said Defendants in the Court of Common Pleas of Knox oounty,Ohio, the object of which is to obtain Judgment on a promissory note, made by said Quier to said Ilart-lott, Miy 30th, l5D,nnd pnynblo M,y 30th, 16150, for i J 10, with in tore it from date, iiIho to foreclose a mortgage on lot 41 in Norton's northern addition to Mt. Vernon, executed by said George Quier and Lydia, his wile, to sooure said note, and forsale of said mortgaged premises. Suid Petition sets forth that said note and mortgage was aligned by suid Bartlett to said Plaintiff long before maturity, and that since the oxecution of said mortgage said David Reck has acquired some interest in said real estate, by virtue of a pretended sale made by said (leorge Quier as the executor of one Mary Hutton, deceased. Said Keck is further notified that unlo.-i he plead, answer or demurs to suid petition ou or before the third Saturday alter the expiration of six weeks publication o this notice, tho allegation of said petition willbc taken as confessed and judgment rendered accordingly. ISRAEL 4 DEVIN, Jan 10 '61, nl0-w6-4,50 Att'ys for Pl'ff. ADMINISTRATOR'S N'OTICE. TCnltnu la iiApi.hff uSvnn flint. IliA niwlnri.i-nA.1 Vin J ft" . ...... been duly appointed and qualified by the Probate uourtoi tvnm tnunty. unio, as aoministratur oi tho estate of William Miller doceased. no 10 w3 ASA BROWN, Adm'r. StlEKILi-FS SALE. Eliii rtebbetts, by her guardian, Robert Sapp, sv. Henderson Ui DDeus etal. i-ur-munt to an order o sale Issued from the Court of Common Pleas of Knox county, Ohio, and to me directed, I will offer at pubtio salo, at the door of the Uourt Hou,e, in tne city ot Mount Vernon, in Knox eounty, Ohio, on Siturday.tho 10th day ol Feb, A. D-, 1861 between the hours of 10 o'clock a. m. and i o'clock p, m. of said day, the following described real ostate.(snhjoot to a widow's dowor,) to-wit: Tne S YV quarter of tho N E quarter of section II, Tp 8 an Wlin0 10. containing 40 acres, more or Ions. Tho E J4 of the N W quartor of section I !, Tp 8, mil Uaagii 10. mutniiiiil.; icros. The Wet if the S E quirterof section II, Tp 8, Range 10. excepting from said quarier the following traot ot land, sold and convcye-i by John Hubbittsnnd wife to Obedlaii Tucker, by deed dated April IA, 184U, beinningat awhi'eoak.at the S W cornorof fha west half or theS K quarter of section Nu 11 in Tp 8 of Range 10, thence east on the section line, 20 roils, more Or less, to a stone No I placod at a black on k then; a north easterly c irection AO reds, ra ro orl iss, to a stone placed as a cornor with four notches in, thence a north westerly direction 50 roils, more or lcs. to a stone corner No 2. Thence oiith AS rod', moro r less, lo.tbc place of beginnir The traot no sol 1 1 S estimated to coniain U acr..0, tho whole suppose I to contain CO acres; and alio the following described tract unnveyeu by uooumii fucker and wife, tn John Hobbetts,by deed dated April I A, 1811. being in the N E cornet of tho S E quarter of aeotion 11, Tp 8 and range 10,' and more niirtloaliirly described as follows! Beginning attiie N. E, corner of the above described tract, thence soutn 15 rods, more or less, to a stone No 2, thenee north west rly to a stone No 4 on' the Mohican river bank, thence np the river to the line dividing the east half of the 3 W quarter of section 11, Tp 8 and range 10, thence east 10 rods, more or less, to the place of beginning, containing one acre wore or less. Tkhxs or Sals One third in cash on the day of sale, one third in one year, and one third in two vanrs. the deferred payments to bo secured by roort- fage on the premises, and to bear interest from the ay of sale. Appraised subject to widow's dower at f 2:A0,00. JAMES S. SIIAW, Sheriff. jmlO-no 10-5W-K.50 'pilE UNDERSIGNED, a resident and practicing M. Physician of Knox eounty for tbe last twenty years and of the eity of Mt. Vernon for tbe lost nine years, proposes to treat, if called on In the onset ef the disease, all the various kinds of Fever our city and vicinity are subjeet to, successfully or no charge made for services or medicine. AlsoBiliras Colie, Cramp Colio, Diarrhoea,Chol-era-Infanturo, Croup, Cholera Morbus and Cholera, (it Its season Ion tbe above principle. . Diptheria, (putrid or malignant sore throat) Scarlantina, In- Bamatioa of the bangs, etc., will oe treated witu aueesss ornooharge. Cancers of any kind or description, Uancer arm Roe Canoef. Node. Wans. Moles on the face or seek, Blotches on the face or neck, aay or all of these will be removed without the knife, and eu. td or no charge made for treatment. Recent ease J of felon, oared without lancing. i .,. . Pariirnlar attention will be liven to all kinds ef female diseases or Weakaess. Aiso to the healing f aid sores, Ae., 4o. , , . , A care will Be guarantied ia an cases mt f n- erative erranit ., r , , N. B Private eonsulUtionl rui and itaiortT CorrrewrnAi. - ' OFFHOS-0 Tl eastof M.ln-t. Kt, Tr- or.Oblo. DR. J. H. OFFICER. f 21 1 1 t-l CONGRESSIONAL- ' SENATE. Mr. Slide presented a resolution of inquiry, that the President inform tbe Sen-a e whetber Jobn B. frlojd at present Gils the office of Seoratary of Wa. ; if not( who Gils the office, and if the appointment of acting or provisional Secratary has been mode, and when and by what authority it was made, and why tbe fact of such appointment was not communicated to the Senate. Mr Clark preaehte" a resolution which lio said he should offer as ab amendment to the resolutions ol tbe Senator from Ken-iu'ke) (Mr, CiitUudtn) wl.en they came up: Rksolvsd, That tho provisions of the Consti ution are ample for the preservation of the Uniun and the protection of all the material interests of the country ; that it needs to be obeyed rather thun amended and our extrication from our present difficulties is to be looked for in strenuous efforts to preserve and protect tbe public properly and enforce the laws, rather than tifw guarantees, for particular intenstsor ct mpromisti or concessions to unreasonable demands. Resolved, That all attempts to dissolve the Uuion or overthrow the Constitution with the expectation of constructing it anew, are dangt-rous and illusory, and in the opinion of ( he Senate no r construction is practicable, and therefore 'to the maintenance of the ixi-iing Union and Constitution should be devoted all the en rgi s of the government. These resolutions were ordered to be printed, Mr. Bigler presented 65 mt mo:ials from tbe citizens of Pennsylvania, asking that the Cri tenden resolution be submitted to the people- Mi. Seward called for the reading of the President's Mesago, and it was read. Mr. Davis culled for the reading of the accompanying papers. (The correspondence of the South Carolina Commissioners, already published.) Mr, Davis said while the country was looking anxiously to South Carolina, her Comtnissioueis arrived here with power to make a peaceable, ndjuslment of tbe diffi cullies. The high character of thes; Commissioners is well known, yet report went out that they had violated etiquette and insulted the President, and that the Commissioners retired. The President in his message does not even allude to the cause of the failure of the negotiations, nor even tell us that the Commissioners are gone He stops with a letter which he says was wanting in lairness, and was a perversion of ihu arguments they presented. Mr-Davis said he had an authentic copy of the commissioners' reply, and asked that it be read by the Clerk. Mr. King said the Senator talks of the high character of the Commissioners. Benedict Arnold and Aaron Burr once also had high characters. Mr. D.ivis interrupting the Senator ('mm N. Y. once occupied a higher posi tiun than he does now. Mr. King these men were here with a (reasonable purpose. Mr, Davis called the Senator to order. sent a paper to be read sir. Mr. King I call the Senator to order. I nrj"ct to the reading of the paper. ' Mr. Davis It the Senator has the meanness to object h-t it come back. Mr King s id he objected to the read ng. He did not want to hear the papers r ad as long as discussion ensued on a poini of order. The ayt-s snd noes were called for on the decision of the Chair, that the papers was understood to be a p irt of the .Senate papt r s. Mr. King said he objecle dto the reception o the paper, as he supposed it wa -upposed to supply a deficit" in the President's message. , , Mr, Davis explained that he sent the paper simply to be read as part of his re-milks consequently he was much surprised to hear tho objections, but if the S nate choose to take the paper as a pa-pur of her own he had no objection, as the Senile had taken charge of it be wanted to dispose of it. Mr. King said he simply objected to the reception of it as he supposed It was Intended to supply a deficit in the message and thought it would be s rebuke to the President. He was willing the Senator should read the paper but was not willing to disapprove the action of the President in saying nothing of. tbat letter. ' The decision of the Chair was sustained ayes 31, nays. 19, ; ; y ..it Tbe aye and nays were ealleaon reading the paperayes 38, nays 13. ' 1 The last letter, of the Commissioners was then read. (The letter has already bneb published)'-" Mr. Davis resumed, and said that more than ever, linos) the episode thrown Into his remarks, be rri'ld tbe Executive of tbe United States. Ha must be fallen indeed, when he Domes to tbe Senator from New Vork for support and promotion.'-' But when the President received thi: letter, and whed the country was anxious', wby did bot the President call on tbeie men for means by which peace could be restor ed. He might have avoided the evils of war, end the country would not be waitinS now to see whether it would be peace or war. , ,. ..' Mr. Davis here yielded the flfor, to a motion by Mr. Bigler, tbat bonatdeution of tbe message be postponed tilfto-morrow, . Mr. Crittendeb moVed that'iis resolution to submit the amendments to the Constitution to the people be taken up. ' ' Mr, Clrke said be wished to amend by substituting the resolution be had offered. Mr. Wilson moved to postpone it until to-morrow. Mr. Pugh thought it better to deoide the question at onoe, Mr. Bigler spoke ia favor of voting on the resolutions now. He thought they had neglected the question too long. He thought there was political power enough here to save the country. It was never too late to struggle for the Union. ', Mr. Saiilsbery made an appeal for a vote no, that tbe country might know if there was patriotism enough here to save the country by the adoption of theresolutions.- : . ., t These resolutions were then postponed till tomorrow ' The Fac'fio R iilroad bill Was taken Up, and Mr. Wilkinson moved that the bill be referred to a select committee. . Mr. Gnin said he thought it would de stroy tbe bill it' it were refered to a co i miitee. Mr. Latham entered his protest against the reference of the bill. : Mr. Rice said it was evident that the friends of the bill ifltended to pass it with out airiest the North-west a show. He moved its indefinite postponement. . Mr. Baker seconded the motion. Mr. Latham demanded the yeas and nays on the motion. Mr. Lane thought that this was not the time to pass sunh a bill. He thought it was better to say to the South that their rights should be protected. He Lane did not believe this railroad would restore peace. Adjourned. r ' Washington, Jan. 10. Prayer was of fered by Bev. Mr. Guriey After the reading of the journal, Mr. Seward presented the memorial of the citiiens of New York city praying fpf the adoption of wise, just and equitable measures for the preservation of the Union. Laid on tbe table for tbe present. ' Mr Sumner presented a memorial of the S;nod of tbe Presbyterian church, now being held at Allegheny City, Pa., asking that provision be made for tbe express acknowledgement of the being and authority of God. ' i .' - ; . Secondly, for acknowledgment of the authority of God and Christ. Thirdly, for recognition of the firm ob ligation to obey Gc d's law. ' ' Fourthly, that the principles of God's law are clearly adverse to slavery. Re ferred to the Judiciary Committee. Mr. Rice presented a petition praying for the postponement of the Pacifio Railroad bill, on the ground that it it injudicious to increase the public debt. : Tabled for th present."1'1 1 :.'.-,! Mr. Kennedy presented a memorial Tom 12.0UO citiiens of Baltimore, pray ing for measures to restore peace and liar-irony tabled for the present.' ' Mr Hale presented the petition of his colleague, Daniel Clark, as Senator. for six eats after the 4th of March next.,. ' Mr. Bigler presented a memorial of citizens of Philadelphia asking for the pen-sioning'of the survivors, and of the chil dren and widows of the soldiers of the war of 1812; also a memorial of citizens of lew Jersey' praying for the adoption of measures for the States calling "a convention to amend the Constitution: tabled for the present, . . Also a memorial froru citizens of .Philadelphia praying for the adoption ef the resolution of the Senator from Kentucky, proposing amendments to the Constitution. Tabled for the pres ent. " ; Mr. Slidell called up his resolution of yesterday, relative to the appointment by the President of a Secretary of War. Mi. Slidell said there has been gross violation. .. The President of the United States baa not acted right in appointing an officer to hold office only tweive or fourteen days without the fact being made known to the Senate, and without its being submitted to their approbation. The power was only intended to .be exercised when the Senate was not in session. . ' ,. lie said what Is the use of garrisoninir Statel wherj there is Do Use of defense,- The message had characteristics of diplo macy. -The Constitution gave no power to coerce a Stats, It cafe tbe arm mere It for defense. When Major Anderson dismantled the ttns and burnt tbe gin carriages be put South Carolina in thj attitude of his enemy. . Tbe fort wertf not built to war on South Carolina, but for the protection of Charleston harbor, and to make that protection complete. The insurrection in Pennsylvania in Washington's administration is not like the present instance. The government then assisted tbe Slate in quelling it. Fort Washington, near where tbe ashes of Washington repose is garrisoned by a force tent from the Washington Navy Yard for fear of a surprise. J 1 - Mr. Green would vote for tbe resolution without censuring anybody, , Mr. SaUUbury called for tbe yeas and nays which were taken. ,, Mr. Davis addressed tbe Senate on the state of the Union. . .-. At the conclusion of th speeoh of Mr. Davis, Mr. Trumbull rose and esid, that the Senator from Mississippi had assigned the very reason for maintaining the laws and preserving the Union. When the Senator from Mississippi, wa secretly informed, as it aeems he was, long ago, tbat tbe publio property at Charleston was not to be protected he should have advised at that time, as a, military man, the President of the United States to put publio property at Charleston in a position to be defended. ' Secession then would never have progressed so far; but it seems tbat assurances were given that the United States would not protect itself. It seems that it has been suid; ''Go on, you seceed-iog Slates, and gather strength) the United States will do nothing to protect itself from your hssault." . Mr. Davis I never heard of that. Mr Trumbull I understood the Senator to say that a pledge bad been given that the foriin'cation of Charleston should remain as they Were. ; . Mr.. Davis Where did you get your information ? I . , ,' Mr. Trumbull I don't know. Mr. Davis In the newspapers ? . Mr. Trumbull I;iake it ail back if it is not responsible, but I am. just informed by tbe Senators Around me, tbat the Senator from Mississippi did say so. In fact. I am informed that Maj. Anderson will sbell Cliarlebiot and burn it to tbe ground if another gun is fired it the Star of the West. She was permitted to pass through the noble oonduct of Maj. Anderson, who saved the shedding of blood thereby. Mr Green Does. Senator Trumbull know on what ground and what cause of ju t apprehension the Maj. had in leaving fort Moultrie and going to fort aumpterT Mr. Tiumbulh i supposed the whole country knows. , Mr. Green I do not want luppositions, I want faots..., . '. . ,, ; ,i . ... i . : MrTrumbull The 8enator know very well that South Carolina pretended to as sume sovereignty. - It has been publicly talked about she will be compelled, if her sovereignly is denied, to assert her juris diction. .' i ' : ; Mr. Green Does her teoession imply her right of jurisdiction over the whole ierritory 7 , HOUSE. ' ' Mr. Boetler renewed his personal explanation. '.He denied the. statement made in a newspaper published in the Harper'r Fetry District, that he offered a resolution under which the committee of 33 was appointed; it wax not appointed at the instance of members of the Republican party. He offered his resolutions after a consultation with Democrats and the party with which he aits. He ment to test whether in response to the olive branch thus presented, the Reoublicans would offer the sword. He had been disappointed in the action of tbe committee, 'Ihe manner in which it was formed, and delay After a months lime in making a report, if the House does not take action before another1 week those who desire to preserve the Republic will find it too late.' . Mi'. Maynard asked leaVe to offer a resolution directing the select committee to consider tbe President's special message, to report on that part with reference to submitting the questions which are now threatening the'dissolution of the government, and that the committee report thereon at an early day by bill or joint resolution. , , , ' Mr. Joni s objected to the instruction. . Mr. Morris of Pa., presented a memorial of ' i'iZ'-ns' of Philadelphia, signed without distinctio" of party, suggesting a national con vention in that city on the 22.1 of Fbuary, with a view to adjust ihe present difficulties', and moved it 10 be print- ejj ' - y " : Mr. Branch objected, only ' for the reason that it was customary :o print papers emanating from private parties. Mr. Jones' also objected to printing gentlenvn said a' good deal about their constittitinnal obligations.'-, Mr. Morris knew of no p.trty objecting to do wh it was jus'; on that there was a difference of opinion as to What were con-stilU iunal liihta . . . , Mr. Houston snld that the printing of the memorial could do no harm, if a convention ot the States eannot be called to apply the remedy for the difficulties of the country, they may at least secure peaceful seperation of the Union.- ; .; , . ( Mr. Cot remarked that the memorial was signed by , gentleman of all parties, and proposed a National Convention to meet at Independence Hall, where the Declaration of u Independence wa pro claimed and the Constitution framed. : Mr. Morris withdrew his motion to print. l no memorial lies on tue taoie. ,, - Mr. Sickles presented the resolutions 0, the Common Council of New York, ex pressive of sympathy with the grievance of 1 tbe . South, and approving of Major Anderson' conduct and the determination of the President to execute the laws. , 1 On motion- of Mr Sickle, they iter laid tin (b tab! and ordered to be printed ' '" the House proceoded to the oonsider ation of the special order of the day, viz.: The District of Columbia business, tbe bill for the Construction of a railway throtlgh Washington was taken up. Mr. De Jarnet commenced a speech on national policy, and read the ordinance of secession of South Carolina. Mr. Carter raised a point of order on the ground that the District of Columbia business wa espeo'ally assigned for to day. Mr. Jarnet would convince the gentle man that his remarks were pertinent to this bill. This bill proposes not onlv to oonslruct a railroad in the District of Colombia, butin Virginia, hence tbe question of state sovereignty arises. Eighteen Northern States deny the existence of the right to secede, while the other fifteen hold to that right. Mr. Stokes enquired whether Mr. De Jarnet made a statement that Tennessee hold the right of secession. Mr. Dj Jarnet replied that ha never pre sumed it. Mr. Stokes - you laid 15 Southern States. Mr. De Jarnet wished to ask Mr. Stokes a question. Mr. Grow objected. If this course was permitted no district business would be done. The Speaker fro tim decided Mr. Da Jarnet out of of order. Mr. De Jarnet Baid it was apparent that Southern representatives were subject to the operations of the gag law. Mr. Stokes said he bad no disposition to prevent Mr. De Jarnet from making a speech but had only desired to put Tenn essee where he believes she stands. Mr. De Jarnet Then I say fourteen Southern States hold the right to secede. On the solution of this . question may depend tbe future peace of the country. Mr. Grow raised another point of or der. Mr. Coz suggested that M. De Sarnet have leave to print the remainder of bis remarks. Mr. Grow had no objection to all gen tie man printing their speeches. Mr. Smith of Virginia, objected. The House resumed the consideration of the Railroad bill, and it wa finally recom milted. Adjourned. ' IMPORTANT FROM: 'CHARLESTON. THE STAR OF THE WEST fired mm NOBLE MESSAGE PROM MAJ. ANDER. SON TO GOV. PICKENS. Nw York, Jan. 10. A dispatch from Capt. MoGowan of the steamship, Star of the West, says that he had arrived safely with the troops for Maj. Anderson, and that he had anchored in Charleston har bor. CuarUstor, Jan. 9 The steamer Star of the West, in endeavoiing to enter our harbor, about daylight this morning, was opened upon by the Garrison on Morris Island, and also by Fort Moultrie. Tu steamer put about and went to sea. I have not been, able to learn whether the steam er or any person ott board was injured.the belief is that no injury was sustained. Lieut. Hall, of Fort Sumter, came over to the city about ll o'clock with a flag of truce. He repaired to the quarter! tf the Governor, followed by a crowd of cit izens. He was in secret committee with the Governor and Council for two hours. At 3 o'clock he was sent in a carriage with the Governor' aide to the warf.and returned to Fort Sumter. The object of his mission 1 not known. It is supposed that it relates to the firing on the Star of he West. The people Are greatly excit ed. There was no demonstration against Lteu Hall, though there wa great cur iosity to know What he Came for. About 11 o'clock this morning a bjst from Fort Sumter, bearing Lieut. Hall with a white flag, approached the city, Lieut. Hall had an intertiew with Gov. Pickens, and was after waidi escorted t-his boat and reembarked for Fort Sumter.The communication from Major Anderson is as follows: ft) Hi EXOILUNCT, TBI GoVlRNOROr Sooth Car3L:ra : ; Sir Two of your batterie fired this morning on an unarmed vessel bearing the flag of my government. A I have not been notified that war hss been declared by South Carolina against the United States, I cannot but think this a hostile act, eommitted without your 'sanation or authority. Under the hope I refrain from opening a fire on tour batteries. . I have the honor therefore; respectfully to as whether the above mentioned act, one whloh I belief without a parallel in the history of oar eountry, or of any olb er civilized government, was Committed in dbedienbe to your instructions, sind to no tify yod that if it t not disclaimed that I regard it at an ict of war, and I (hall not after reasonable time for th return of my messenger permit any vessel to pas within the range of the guns of my fort: In order to save, a far at I in toy power tha (bedding of blood. I beg you will take dua notification of my decision for the good of all concern ad, hoping, however, that your answer may justify a further continuenc of fori bearanoe on my part I remain, respectfully, . , . ROBERT ANDERSON. Gov. Pickens.after stating tv,e position of oath Carolina to the United States, sari that any attempt to send U. S. troop into! harleston harbor to reinforce tha fort;' would be regarded as en act of hostility : and in conclusion add that any attempt td reinforco the troop at Fort Sumter, or to retake and resume possession of th fort within the water of South Carolina which Major Anderson abandoned after .piking the glint and doing other damage, oannot bat be regarded a indicative of any other purpose than tbe coeroion of tha State by tbe armed forca of tha govern ment. Special agents have, therefore, been off the bsrto warn vessels, armed or unarm ed, having troops to reinforce Fort Sum ter aboard, not to enter the barbor. Spec ial order have been given to commanders not to fire on such vessels, till a (hot across their bows should warn them of th prohibition of the State. . .1 ' Under these circumstance the Star of the West this morning attempted to enter the barbor with troops, after having bean notified she could not enter, and conse quently, she was fired into, tha act U perfectly justified by me. ( In regard to your threat about vessel in the harbor, it is only necessary for ma to (ay you alone must be tbe judge of your responsibility. YoUr position in the bar- bor has beeh tolerated by the authoritie of th State, and while the act of whiph you complain is in perfeot consistency with the rights and duty of the State, it'll not perceived how fat the conduct you propose to adopt, can find a parallel in the history of any country, or be reconciled with any other purpose than that 'of your government imposing on the Stati the condition of an acquired province. (Signed) F. W. F1CKENS.- "EXCOMD COMMUNICATION TROit MAJ. Aw- person" to bis ixcxllskct oov. pickbhs; Gov. Pickiri Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your eott munication, and lay that under the circumstances I have deemed it proper to refer the whole matter to my Government; and intend deferring (be course I indicated in my note, this morning, until the arrival from Washington of such instructions as I may receive. I have tha hon or also to exnress tho hoDe that no ah. r structidns will be placad in tne Wat, and that yod will do rde the favor of giving every facility for the departure tad ra?;'rn of the bearer. Lieut. T. talbbt' who! ia directed to make the journey. . " .' "' (3;gned.) ROBT. ANDERSOlT, Charleston, Deo. 10. Lieutenant Tal bot left Charleston late last night with dis patches from Major Anderson, to tha President of the United State. , ,- Liutenant Talbot goes to Washington for further instructions from tha President. A party of gentleman entertained him at the Charleston Hotel previous to his departure. There is no excitement here. ' Gov. Pickens inlmediatelv granted tha permission desired, and directed that Lieut. Talbot have every facility and courtesy extended to him, as bearer df dispatches to tbe United States Government, both in going and returning. . ...... ,..v; A0006TA, Ga. Jan.l0 The Charleston ourier, of to-day, says that about half past 6 o'clock yesterday morning, the learner General Clinch discovered the Star Of tha West, and signalled the fact of her ap proach to tha occupants) of the battery on Morri Island. ' ' A soon at tha lignal . were (ten by those on guard there, Morris' Island was astir with men at their post, before tha order could be given to prepare for action. They remained in anxiety and intense. bat ready for what they believed wa ar 0 coma, a tolly from Fort 8umter.-: ,j tha Star of tha West rounded tha point, took th ship Channel inside tha boat; and proceeded itraight forward un till opposite Morn Island, about three-quarter of a mile from the battery; a ball was then fired atwart th bows of th steariler. the Star of the West displaved the staf and stripes. As soon as the flag 4 1 wa nntunea tne loruncation nred a succession of hesvv hol. Th vessel aon- tinned on her course with increased speed but two shot taking affect ttpoi her ha-concldded to retire. " ' i n Fort Moultrie fired a few shots at her. but she was out of hef range, " th dams-age to tha Star of tha West wa r!aibg,' a only two otltrjf tha tsnleto shot taking effcot toon her. Fort Sumter mad no demonstration at pott- hol( where gOn wer run out bearing on , MorrisIsland. A-

mm Mi . - i ... . , T1 it 0 VOL. VII. MOUNT VERNON, OHIO, JANUARY i7; 18GL NO. 11. 0 II 1 w a sapp. w- ok01- I BAPP& SIMONS, Attorneys at law "j W.VANC1 VS"'"- VANCE & OOOFER, ATTOltNKYS A 1 AW, 1W1U MT. VRRNO.V, OHIO Offlce sruthensl corner of Main and Chestnut sts Vfrposlts Knox County Bank; sopt20 Ws. O. BONNET.... .7." "H" - "O""" llONNfcV & HOUSE, ATTOHNKYS AND COHNSKLlrtllS AT LAW AND SOLICITORS IN CHMfCKHY, ..; , S6 MAIN ST., PEORIA, ILLINOIS. . Particular attention given to Houl Estate and VCollenclon niu throughout the State, ntn-ly V lit Kit H.8HITH, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR r . AT LAW, 1 mt. vernon, onio. tiftce on High Street, opposite the Court riouso. HENRY S. MITCHELL, Attoriu'V hikI 'oiiiis"iir ;ii Law AND NOTARY PUBLIC O FFiaE-North side Kremlin Blook, ' MT. VERNON. 0.11'. . IMUIf W. COTTON. ,AI" ; , COTTON & BANK. Attorney' & Counsellors! t Law, lilt S'trnon, Ohio. WILLattendtoallbUiinnss intrustjtl to the! care, in any nfthe Courts. OFFICE. N. E Curnerof Main and Oi nlneiStt over Pyle's Morehiinl Tailoring Eatabllst lent. Oot. lth ISoS.tt- D. 0. MONTGOMERY, ITTORHEY AT UW. IN BOOTH BUILDING OVER MUSIC STORE funf Varnnn Ohio. Claims, and the purchase and salo of real hstate. i have tor sale uniniprovou unmo -. - ... . If:.,..,...!.! ROH n-0l acres IB tisane i;ounty, ni , V. p "Warren County, Missouri. 302 aoros in St. Fran ois County. Mioun, nisu ' . . i it...i: nn..n,v Ahift. anil fit acres Mercer County, Ohio. March 1. 59,16-tf. SASH. DOORS AND BLl D . j. A. Vitdersoii. kANDFACTl'RKB AND DKALER IN SASH, DOOKS, AND BLINTIS, n.. ..,.. Wnm llnnit.. Utah St.Aetwen Main ami R. R. Drpot, Mount Vernon, Ohio A LI KINDS of work constantly on hands and M warranted. All onlers promptly execuwu. Dry fine Lumber, Shingles, Latb, 4c, alway ou band. April 20,1859, 24 1y. DK. I). M'BRlAR, .,t niTf.il imsU'KnTFni.l.Y INFORM THE W citiiens of Mt. Vernouj Ohio, and vlcinit', that he has permanently locarcu iu si. orin.u iur the purpose of Practicing his Profession in the la test and most substantial styi oi uie An inn i wouldsay to those who may favor me with their patronage, tbat iny worn snail ana win oouipurc Loth in udiiitv iwn iiiilllRll.lI'V. with any in the State. I would also say to those who ar afflicted min iiueasea .uouin,, mux x m pro-pared to treat all duiiiwesof the mouth under any form; also, to operatoon Huir laps, single or double. The bnstof roferonooscan begiven, OFFICE Over Rimsull A Sturgos" Dank, 3rd ioor bolow Mr. Sporry'a Store, Main Street, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. m s. finnan, Tiikcii flfasure in announcing to tho citi.ns o Mt. Vernon and vicinity, that he continues to ,arry on the CA BINET SI A KINO B USINESS. In all its branches, at his old stand, at the foot of Main street, opposite HucHmj;natn's rounnry.wnere Will be round uuroans, lames, iaairs, ueuiioaus, . Vaihatandi,Cuplioards, Ac, Ao. UNDERTAKING. 1 hare provided mysolf with a new and elegant Hearse, and will bcrondy to attend funerals whenever called upon. Cofflus of all kinds kept on hand nd made to order. J. 8. MARTIN. FohU'SHn !tt. N UtD&KUIUUDGE, LITIIOGIlAPIIEnS. Ill vrry Viirl.'iv of SI) lc, BASK STREET, Oppose Weddell Dome, OWiim, Ohio. Hosiery k T.ARnE ASSOUTMENT OF MEN'S AND xV Boys half Uosi and Lndia and Child rons Hose, it MILLER 4 WHITE'S. THE WHEELER & WILSON sewing iitAcasiiasrE i TAKKb TlIK Kin ST PKEMIUM. CiNomfiATi.Si-pt.20, lt6ll. To Mr. L. P. Ce.wk, Mt Vibnon, 0. Dai Madam: tak pleaaure in inform ' in you ihatBl thUnilMl Stt Fair juat linld in this city, the Whwlertt Wilson Sewing M-chine took Firat Pruinium. , , Tl-ecoromiiie veri unanimous ia their de eiir,n,allhouth there er fourteen different Mac! inn eontiftinff ' 'Valtib A. Wood, New York, . J 1HN Ujiston. Pennnvlviiiia. 0' Obmsbt. Indiana. Committee. - Ctiui FiauiB, Virginia, i.fti Praitr PnoBaMiisaehuacttB With best wialu for the succesa of the ma wihine Id Tour vicinity, we are. - Toura truly ,,! WM SL'MNERA CO, Airent, r . rittaburg Cincinnati, and Louiavllla. The Wheeler 4 Wilson 8ewmg Machine la . for sale by Mrs. h.D. Brewer, Mt. Vernon, 0. octI8u50 . ' BOOTS 1 SHOES! THE ndeTlgTied respectfully tenders his? thanks for the patronage Bestowed npoi. t ,1 9 hlra 1b the. Buckingham eoroer, and would' Vtk Inform the public that hehas removed bis stock to the . - -'BAKKIXO BlflLDINO, x , Mi few doors math of the Kenynn House. ' Hekasjustopenedalotofehoieegaods,parhHe directly from the manafBetarere, which he will war-' rant f eBstomeru. Among hie new itoek will Ve . f0HBf " ' " I- ' ' " tiedlev Coagnesand Laeeflalter)t " of UstMiraed Kidi Mimos and Children 'i Qalters; Men and Boys Congress (HI tele, i . . j mi il vi . w . i t -' uuon i iw, v(ii aiq ana enrvtiea ottidb ..e. Celt ead see NArMeOirriN ,Sot'J3. u62, : 'v''l ' i L.: : I NEW GOODS - A T The New Store ! G. & W. D. BROWNING Arejust opening an additional stock of NEW AND BEAUTIFUL GOODS Just purchased at the very lowest figures and of the latest NEW YORK STYLES, Which they are now prepared to offer their Friends Customers and the public, on tearms as favorable as any House in thisseoti'iu of the country inlhit f articular thty do nut inttnd to It auldotu. Ami ng their new stock will be found FRENCH REPS. CAdilMIERR, MKR1N08, . VALENCIA, MOHAIKS, DEI, A INS, FltENCffA , ENGLISH I'KINTfr and a varictyof OTHER STYLES OF DRESS UOOOS too nuini'rous to mention. Tbey would also on 1 1 jmr'ioitlur ntteniion to their stock: of shawls, which for tboir stylos and quulity, AT THlv PRICE ere not to be exceeded. Tbey have also a lresh supply of RIBBONS AND DRESS TRIMMINGS. A fine assortment of LADIE'S AND CHILDREN'S nOODS. Please call and examine them. For Qentlemen, they havea good treah stuck of MEN'S WEAR, which for price and quality are not to bo beat in this market, SO T11EY THINK! Thoy hnVe alo on hand a good stock of LADIE'S, CHIDUREN'S and UENTMiMEH'S Boots and Shoos of noarly every kind which they are offorinir at ttry l,m fneti- u, vr. v. Biiuwftiinu. Nov. 15, '6U-n2 tf. AN ORDINANCE Toprovcnt sliding on the side walks or streets of Mt. Vernon. Sec. 1st. Bait ordained by the City Counoil of the City of Mt. Vernon: 1 but it shall bo unlawl'il lor any porson to slide on hand sleds, boards or any other vehicle wuutever, on tue slue walks or streuts of mid city. ""See. 2d. Thotnny person violating the fl-st sec tion of this ordinance, sball, upon convioiion before the Mayor, he subjoct to a nne ot not less man nnu dollur, nor more than three dollars, at the discretion of the Mayor Sec 3d. This ordinanee to take effect and be in force from and after its passago and due publim' tiun. Passed December 25th, 1360. E. S. S. ROUSE, GEO. B. WHITE, Clerk Pro Tern.Proj't-nl0w3-l,25 LEGAL NOTtCE. In rhe Court of Common Pleas of Knox county, Ohio. Natbnnicl H. Barker, pl'ff, vs George Quior and Lydia bis wife, Timothy M. Bartlott and David Keck. The said David Reck who Is a non resident of the State of Ohio, and supposod now to reside in the State of Iowa, is hereby notified thnton the 80th day of Ootober. A. D. I860, the said Plaintiff filed his amended petition ngainst said Defendants in the Court of Common Pleas of Knox oounty,Ohio, the object of which is to obtain Judgment on a promissory note, made by said Quier to said Ilart-lott, Miy 30th, l5D,nnd pnynblo M,y 30th, 16150, for i J 10, with in tore it from date, iiIho to foreclose a mortgage on lot 41 in Norton's northern addition to Mt. Vernon, executed by said George Quier and Lydia, his wile, to sooure said note, and forsale of said mortgaged premises. Suid Petition sets forth that said note and mortgage was aligned by suid Bartlett to said Plaintiff long before maturity, and that since the oxecution of said mortgage said David Reck has acquired some interest in said real estate, by virtue of a pretended sale made by said (leorge Quier as the executor of one Mary Hutton, deceased. Said Keck is further notified that unlo.-i he plead, answer or demurs to suid petition ou or before the third Saturday alter the expiration of six weeks publication o this notice, tho allegation of said petition willbc taken as confessed and judgment rendered accordingly. ISRAEL 4 DEVIN, Jan 10 '61, nl0-w6-4,50 Att'ys for Pl'ff. ADMINISTRATOR'S N'OTICE. TCnltnu la iiApi.hff uSvnn flint. IliA niwlnri.i-nA.1 Vin J ft" . ...... been duly appointed and qualified by the Probate uourtoi tvnm tnunty. unio, as aoministratur oi tho estate of William Miller doceased. no 10 w3 ASA BROWN, Adm'r. StlEKILi-FS SALE. Eliii rtebbetts, by her guardian, Robert Sapp, sv. Henderson Ui DDeus etal. i-ur-munt to an order o sale Issued from the Court of Common Pleas of Knox county, Ohio, and to me directed, I will offer at pubtio salo, at the door of the Uourt Hou,e, in tne city ot Mount Vernon, in Knox eounty, Ohio, on Siturday.tho 10th day ol Feb, A. D-, 1861 between the hours of 10 o'clock a. m. and i o'clock p, m. of said day, the following described real ostate.(snhjoot to a widow's dowor,) to-wit: Tne S YV quarter of tho N E quarter of section II, Tp 8 an Wlin0 10. containing 40 acres, more or Ions. Tho E J4 of the N W quartor of section I !, Tp 8, mil Uaagii 10. mutniiiiil.; icros. The Wet if the S E quirterof section II, Tp 8, Range 10. excepting from said quarier the following traot ot land, sold and convcye-i by John Hubbittsnnd wife to Obedlaii Tucker, by deed dated April IA, 184U, beinningat awhi'eoak.at the S W cornorof fha west half or theS K quarter of section Nu 11 in Tp 8 of Range 10, thence east on the section line, 20 roils, more Or less, to a stone No I placod at a black on k then; a north easterly c irection AO reds, ra ro orl iss, to a stone placed as a cornor with four notches in, thence a north westerly direction 50 roils, more or lcs. to a stone corner No 2. Thence oiith AS rod', moro r less, lo.tbc place of beginnir The traot no sol 1 1 S estimated to coniain U acr..0, tho whole suppose I to contain CO acres; and alio the following described tract unnveyeu by uooumii fucker and wife, tn John Hobbetts,by deed dated April I A, 1811. being in the N E cornet of tho S E quarter of aeotion 11, Tp 8 and range 10,' and more niirtloaliirly described as follows! Beginning attiie N. E, corner of the above described tract, thence soutn 15 rods, more or less, to a stone No 2, thenee north west rly to a stone No 4 on' the Mohican river bank, thence np the river to the line dividing the east half of the 3 W quarter of section 11, Tp 8 and range 10, thence east 10 rods, more or less, to the place of beginning, containing one acre wore or less. Tkhxs or Sals One third in cash on the day of sale, one third in one year, and one third in two vanrs. the deferred payments to bo secured by roort- fage on the premises, and to bear interest from the ay of sale. Appraised subject to widow's dower at f 2:A0,00. JAMES S. SIIAW, Sheriff. jmlO-no 10-5W-K.50 'pilE UNDERSIGNED, a resident and practicing M. Physician of Knox eounty for tbe last twenty years and of the eity of Mt. Vernon for tbe lost nine years, proposes to treat, if called on In the onset ef the disease, all the various kinds of Fever our city and vicinity are subjeet to, successfully or no charge made for services or medicine. AlsoBiliras Colie, Cramp Colio, Diarrhoea,Chol-era-Infanturo, Croup, Cholera Morbus and Cholera, (it Its season Ion tbe above principle. . Diptheria, (putrid or malignant sore throat) Scarlantina, In- Bamatioa of the bangs, etc., will oe treated witu aueesss ornooharge. Cancers of any kind or description, Uancer arm Roe Canoef. Node. Wans. Moles on the face or seek, Blotches on the face or neck, aay or all of these will be removed without the knife, and eu. td or no charge made for treatment. Recent ease J of felon, oared without lancing. i .,. . Pariirnlar attention will be liven to all kinds ef female diseases or Weakaess. Aiso to the healing f aid sores, Ae., 4o. , , . , A care will Be guarantied ia an cases mt f n- erative erranit ., r , , N. B Private eonsulUtionl rui and itaiortT CorrrewrnAi. - ' OFFHOS-0 Tl eastof M.ln-t. Kt, Tr- or.Oblo. DR. J. H. OFFICER. f 21 1 1 t-l CONGRESSIONAL- ' SENATE. Mr. Slide presented a resolution of inquiry, that the President inform tbe Sen-a e whetber Jobn B. frlojd at present Gils the office of Seoratary of Wa. ; if not( who Gils the office, and if the appointment of acting or provisional Secratary has been mode, and when and by what authority it was made, and why tbe fact of such appointment was not communicated to the Senate. Mr Clark preaehte" a resolution which lio said he should offer as ab amendment to the resolutions ol tbe Senator from Ken-iu'ke) (Mr, CiitUudtn) wl.en they came up: Rksolvsd, That tho provisions of the Consti ution are ample for the preservation of the Uniun and the protection of all the material interests of the country ; that it needs to be obeyed rather thun amended and our extrication from our present difficulties is to be looked for in strenuous efforts to preserve and protect tbe public properly and enforce the laws, rather than tifw guarantees, for particular intenstsor ct mpromisti or concessions to unreasonable demands. Resolved, That all attempts to dissolve the Uuion or overthrow the Constitution with the expectation of constructing it anew, are dangt-rous and illusory, and in the opinion of ( he Senate no r construction is practicable, and therefore 'to the maintenance of the ixi-iing Union and Constitution should be devoted all the en rgi s of the government. These resolutions were ordered to be printed, Mr. Bigler presented 65 mt mo:ials from tbe citizens of Pennsylvania, asking that the Cri tenden resolution be submitted to the people- Mi. Seward called for the reading of the President's Mesago, and it was read. Mr. Davis culled for the reading of the accompanying papers. (The correspondence of the South Carolina Commissioners, already published.) Mr, Davis said while the country was looking anxiously to South Carolina, her Comtnissioueis arrived here with power to make a peaceable, ndjuslment of tbe diffi cullies. The high character of thes; Commissioners is well known, yet report went out that they had violated etiquette and insulted the President, and that the Commissioners retired. The President in his message does not even allude to the cause of the failure of the negotiations, nor even tell us that the Commissioners are gone He stops with a letter which he says was wanting in lairness, and was a perversion of ihu arguments they presented. Mr-Davis said he had an authentic copy of the commissioners' reply, and asked that it be read by the Clerk. Mr. King said the Senator talks of the high character of the Commissioners. Benedict Arnold and Aaron Burr once also had high characters. Mr. D.ivis interrupting the Senator ('mm N. Y. once occupied a higher posi tiun than he does now. Mr. King these men were here with a (reasonable purpose. Mr, Davis called the Senator to order. sent a paper to be read sir. Mr. King I call the Senator to order. I nrj"ct to the reading of the paper. ' Mr. Davis It the Senator has the meanness to object h-t it come back. Mr King s id he objected to the read ng. He did not want to hear the papers r ad as long as discussion ensued on a poini of order. The ayt-s snd noes were called for on the decision of the Chair, that the papers was understood to be a p irt of the .Senate papt r s. Mr. King said he objecle dto the reception o the paper, as he supposed it wa -upposed to supply a deficit" in the President's message. , , Mr, Davis explained that he sent the paper simply to be read as part of his re-milks consequently he was much surprised to hear tho objections, but if the S nate choose to take the paper as a pa-pur of her own he had no objection, as the Senile had taken charge of it be wanted to dispose of it. Mr. King said he simply objected to the reception of it as he supposed It was Intended to supply a deficit in the message and thought it would be s rebuke to the President. He was willing the Senator should read the paper but was not willing to disapprove the action of the President in saying nothing of. tbat letter. ' The decision of the Chair was sustained ayes 31, nays. 19, ; ; y ..it Tbe aye and nays were ealleaon reading the paperayes 38, nays 13. ' 1 The last letter, of the Commissioners was then read. (The letter has already bneb published)'-" Mr. Davis resumed, and said that more than ever, linos) the episode thrown Into his remarks, be rri'ld tbe Executive of tbe United States. Ha must be fallen indeed, when he Domes to tbe Senator from New Vork for support and promotion.'-' But when the President received thi: letter, and whed the country was anxious', wby did bot the President call on tbeie men for means by which peace could be restor ed. He might have avoided the evils of war, end the country would not be waitinS now to see whether it would be peace or war. , ,. ..' Mr. Davis here yielded the flfor, to a motion by Mr. Bigler, tbat bonatdeution of tbe message be postponed tilfto-morrow, . Mr. Crittendeb moVed that'iis resolution to submit the amendments to the Constitution to the people be taken up. ' ' Mr, Clrke said be wished to amend by substituting the resolution be had offered. Mr. Wilson moved to postpone it until to-morrow. Mr. Pugh thought it better to deoide the question at onoe, Mr. Bigler spoke ia favor of voting on the resolutions now. He thought they had neglected the question too long. He thought there was political power enough here to save the country. It was never too late to struggle for the Union. ', Mr. Saiilsbery made an appeal for a vote no, that tbe country might know if there was patriotism enough here to save the country by the adoption of theresolutions.- : . ., t These resolutions were then postponed till tomorrow ' The Fac'fio R iilroad bill Was taken Up, and Mr. Wilkinson moved that the bill be referred to a select committee. . Mr. Gnin said he thought it would de stroy tbe bill it' it were refered to a co i miitee. Mr. Latham entered his protest against the reference of the bill. : Mr. Rice said it was evident that the friends of the bill ifltended to pass it with out airiest the North-west a show. He moved its indefinite postponement. . Mr. Baker seconded the motion. Mr. Latham demanded the yeas and nays on the motion. Mr. Lane thought that this was not the time to pass sunh a bill. He thought it was better to say to the South that their rights should be protected. He Lane did not believe this railroad would restore peace. Adjourned. r ' Washington, Jan. 10. Prayer was of fered by Bev. Mr. Guriey After the reading of the journal, Mr. Seward presented the memorial of the citiiens of New York city praying fpf the adoption of wise, just and equitable measures for the preservation of the Union. Laid on tbe table for tbe present. ' Mr Sumner presented a memorial of the S;nod of tbe Presbyterian church, now being held at Allegheny City, Pa., asking that provision be made for tbe express acknowledgement of the being and authority of God. ' i .' - ; . Secondly, for acknowledgment of the authority of God and Christ. Thirdly, for recognition of the firm ob ligation to obey Gc d's law. ' ' Fourthly, that the principles of God's law are clearly adverse to slavery. Re ferred to the Judiciary Committee. Mr. Rice presented a petition praying for the postponement of the Pacifio Railroad bill, on the ground that it it injudicious to increase the public debt. : Tabled for th present."1'1 1 :.'.-,! Mr. Kennedy presented a memorial Tom 12.0UO citiiens of Baltimore, pray ing for measures to restore peace and liar-irony tabled for the present.' ' Mr Hale presented the petition of his colleague, Daniel Clark, as Senator. for six eats after the 4th of March next.,. ' Mr. Bigler presented a memorial of citizens of Philadelphia asking for the pen-sioning'of the survivors, and of the chil dren and widows of the soldiers of the war of 1812; also a memorial of citizens of lew Jersey' praying for the adoption of measures for the States calling "a convention to amend the Constitution: tabled for the present, . . Also a memorial froru citizens of .Philadelphia praying for the adoption ef the resolution of the Senator from Kentucky, proposing amendments to the Constitution. Tabled for the pres ent. " ; Mr. Slidell called up his resolution of yesterday, relative to the appointment by the President of a Secretary of War. Mi. Slidell said there has been gross violation. .. The President of the United States baa not acted right in appointing an officer to hold office only tweive or fourteen days without the fact being made known to the Senate, and without its being submitted to their approbation. The power was only intended to .be exercised when the Senate was not in session. . ' ,. lie said what Is the use of garrisoninir Statel wherj there is Do Use of defense,- The message had characteristics of diplo macy. -The Constitution gave no power to coerce a Stats, It cafe tbe arm mere It for defense. When Major Anderson dismantled the ttns and burnt tbe gin carriages be put South Carolina in thj attitude of his enemy. . Tbe fort wertf not built to war on South Carolina, but for the protection of Charleston harbor, and to make that protection complete. The insurrection in Pennsylvania in Washington's administration is not like the present instance. The government then assisted tbe Slate in quelling it. Fort Washington, near where tbe ashes of Washington repose is garrisoned by a force tent from the Washington Navy Yard for fear of a surprise. J 1 - Mr. Green would vote for tbe resolution without censuring anybody, , Mr. SaUUbury called for tbe yeas and nays which were taken. ,, Mr. Davis addressed tbe Senate on the state of the Union. . .-. At the conclusion of th speeoh of Mr. Davis, Mr. Trumbull rose and esid, that the Senator from Mississippi had assigned the very reason for maintaining the laws and preserving the Union. When the Senator from Mississippi, wa secretly informed, as it aeems he was, long ago, tbat tbe publio property at Charleston was not to be protected he should have advised at that time, as a, military man, the President of the United States to put publio property at Charleston in a position to be defended. ' Secession then would never have progressed so far; but it seems tbat assurances were given that the United States would not protect itself. It seems that it has been suid; ''Go on, you seceed-iog Slates, and gather strength) the United States will do nothing to protect itself from your hssault." . Mr. Davis I never heard of that. Mr Trumbull I understood the Senator to say that a pledge bad been given that the foriin'cation of Charleston should remain as they Were. ; . Mr.. Davis Where did you get your information ? I . , ,' Mr. Trumbull I don't know. Mr. Davis In the newspapers ? . Mr. Trumbull I;iake it ail back if it is not responsible, but I am. just informed by tbe Senators Around me, tbat the Senator from Mississippi did say so. In fact. I am informed that Maj. Anderson will sbell Cliarlebiot and burn it to tbe ground if another gun is fired it the Star of the West. She was permitted to pass through the noble oonduct of Maj. Anderson, who saved the shedding of blood thereby. Mr Green Does. Senator Trumbull know on what ground and what cause of ju t apprehension the Maj. had in leaving fort Moultrie and going to fort aumpterT Mr. Tiumbulh i supposed the whole country knows. , Mr. Green I do not want luppositions, I want faots..., . '. . ,, ; ,i . ... i . : MrTrumbull The 8enator know very well that South Carolina pretended to as sume sovereignty. - It has been publicly talked about she will be compelled, if her sovereignly is denied, to assert her juris diction. .' i ' : ; Mr. Green Does her teoession imply her right of jurisdiction over the whole ierritory 7 , HOUSE. ' ' Mr. Boetler renewed his personal explanation. '.He denied the. statement made in a newspaper published in the Harper'r Fetry District, that he offered a resolution under which the committee of 33 was appointed; it wax not appointed at the instance of members of the Republican party. He offered his resolutions after a consultation with Democrats and the party with which he aits. He ment to test whether in response to the olive branch thus presented, the Reoublicans would offer the sword. He had been disappointed in the action of tbe committee, 'Ihe manner in which it was formed, and delay After a months lime in making a report, if the House does not take action before another1 week those who desire to preserve the Republic will find it too late.' . Mi'. Maynard asked leaVe to offer a resolution directing the select committee to consider tbe President's special message, to report on that part with reference to submitting the questions which are now threatening the'dissolution of the government, and that the committee report thereon at an early day by bill or joint resolution. , , , ' Mr. Joni s objected to the instruction. . Mr. Morris of Pa., presented a memorial of ' i'iZ'-ns' of Philadelphia, signed without distinctio" of party, suggesting a national con vention in that city on the 22.1 of Fbuary, with a view to adjust ihe present difficulties', and moved it 10 be print- ejj ' - y " : Mr. Branch objected, only ' for the reason that it was customary :o print papers emanating from private parties. Mr. Jones' also objected to printing gentlenvn said a' good deal about their constittitinnal obligations.'-, Mr. Morris knew of no p.trty objecting to do wh it was jus'; on that there was a difference of opinion as to What were con-stilU iunal liihta . . . , Mr. Houston snld that the printing of the memorial could do no harm, if a convention ot the States eannot be called to apply the remedy for the difficulties of the country, they may at least secure peaceful seperation of the Union.- ; .; , . ( Mr. Cot remarked that the memorial was signed by , gentleman of all parties, and proposed a National Convention to meet at Independence Hall, where the Declaration of u Independence wa pro claimed and the Constitution framed. : Mr. Morris withdrew his motion to print. l no memorial lies on tue taoie. ,, - Mr. Sickles presented the resolutions 0, the Common Council of New York, ex pressive of sympathy with the grievance of 1 tbe . South, and approving of Major Anderson' conduct and the determination of the President to execute the laws. , 1 On motion- of Mr Sickle, they iter laid tin (b tab! and ordered to be printed ' '" the House proceoded to the oonsider ation of the special order of the day, viz.: The District of Columbia business, tbe bill for the Construction of a railway throtlgh Washington was taken up. Mr. De Jarnet commenced a speech on national policy, and read the ordinance of secession of South Carolina. Mr. Carter raised a point of order on the ground that the District of Columbia business wa espeo'ally assigned for to day. Mr. Jarnet would convince the gentle man that his remarks were pertinent to this bill. This bill proposes not onlv to oonslruct a railroad in the District of Colombia, butin Virginia, hence tbe question of state sovereignty arises. Eighteen Northern States deny the existence of the right to secede, while the other fifteen hold to that right. Mr. Stokes enquired whether Mr. De Jarnet made a statement that Tennessee hold the right of secession. Mr. Dj Jarnet replied that ha never pre sumed it. Mr. Stokes - you laid 15 Southern States. Mr. De Jarnet wished to ask Mr. Stokes a question. Mr. Grow objected. If this course was permitted no district business would be done. The Speaker fro tim decided Mr. Da Jarnet out of of order. Mr. De Jarnet Baid it was apparent that Southern representatives were subject to the operations of the gag law. Mr. Stokes said he bad no disposition to prevent Mr. De Jarnet from making a speech but had only desired to put Tenn essee where he believes she stands. Mr. De Jarnet Then I say fourteen Southern States hold the right to secede. On the solution of this . question may depend tbe future peace of the country. Mr. Grow raised another point of or der. Mr. Coz suggested that M. De Sarnet have leave to print the remainder of bis remarks. Mr. Grow had no objection to all gen tie man printing their speeches. Mr. Smith of Virginia, objected. The House resumed the consideration of the Railroad bill, and it wa finally recom milted. Adjourned. ' IMPORTANT FROM: 'CHARLESTON. THE STAR OF THE WEST fired mm NOBLE MESSAGE PROM MAJ. ANDER. SON TO GOV. PICKENS. Nw York, Jan. 10. A dispatch from Capt. MoGowan of the steamship, Star of the West, says that he had arrived safely with the troops for Maj. Anderson, and that he had anchored in Charleston har bor. CuarUstor, Jan. 9 The steamer Star of the West, in endeavoiing to enter our harbor, about daylight this morning, was opened upon by the Garrison on Morris Island, and also by Fort Moultrie. Tu steamer put about and went to sea. I have not been, able to learn whether the steam er or any person ott board was injured.the belief is that no injury was sustained. Lieut. Hall, of Fort Sumter, came over to the city about ll o'clock with a flag of truce. He repaired to the quarter! tf the Governor, followed by a crowd of cit izens. He was in secret committee with the Governor and Council for two hours. At 3 o'clock he was sent in a carriage with the Governor' aide to the warf.and returned to Fort Sumter. The object of his mission 1 not known. It is supposed that it relates to the firing on the Star of he West. The people Are greatly excit ed. There was no demonstration against Lteu Hall, though there wa great cur iosity to know What he Came for. About 11 o'clock this morning a bjst from Fort Sumter, bearing Lieut. Hall with a white flag, approached the city, Lieut. Hall had an intertiew with Gov. Pickens, and was after waidi escorted t-his boat and reembarked for Fort Sumter.The communication from Major Anderson is as follows: ft) Hi EXOILUNCT, TBI GoVlRNOROr Sooth Car3L:ra : ; Sir Two of your batterie fired this morning on an unarmed vessel bearing the flag of my government. A I have not been notified that war hss been declared by South Carolina against the United States, I cannot but think this a hostile act, eommitted without your 'sanation or authority. Under the hope I refrain from opening a fire on tour batteries. . I have the honor therefore; respectfully to as whether the above mentioned act, one whloh I belief without a parallel in the history of oar eountry, or of any olb er civilized government, was Committed in dbedienbe to your instructions, sind to no tify yod that if it t not disclaimed that I regard it at an ict of war, and I (hall not after reasonable time for th return of my messenger permit any vessel to pas within the range of the guns of my fort: In order to save, a far at I in toy power tha (bedding of blood. I beg you will take dua notification of my decision for the good of all concern ad, hoping, however, that your answer may justify a further continuenc of fori bearanoe on my part I remain, respectfully, . , . ROBERT ANDERSON. Gov. Pickens.after stating tv,e position of oath Carolina to the United States, sari that any attempt to send U. S. troop into! harleston harbor to reinforce tha fort;' would be regarded as en act of hostility : and in conclusion add that any attempt td reinforco the troop at Fort Sumter, or to retake and resume possession of th fort within the water of South Carolina which Major Anderson abandoned after .piking the glint and doing other damage, oannot bat be regarded a indicative of any other purpose than tbe coeroion of tha State by tbe armed forca of tha govern ment. Special agents have, therefore, been off the bsrto warn vessels, armed or unarm ed, having troops to reinforce Fort Sum ter aboard, not to enter the barbor. Spec ial order have been given to commanders not to fire on such vessels, till a (hot across their bows should warn them of th prohibition of the State. . .1 ' Under these circumstance the Star of the West this morning attempted to enter the barbor with troops, after having bean notified she could not enter, and conse quently, she was fired into, tha act U perfectly justified by me. ( In regard to your threat about vessel in the harbor, it is only necessary for ma to (ay you alone must be tbe judge of your responsibility. YoUr position in the bar- bor has beeh tolerated by the authoritie of th State, and while the act of whiph you complain is in perfeot consistency with the rights and duty of the State, it'll not perceived how fat the conduct you propose to adopt, can find a parallel in the history of any country, or be reconciled with any other purpose than that 'of your government imposing on the Stati the condition of an acquired province. (Signed) F. W. F1CKENS.- "EXCOMD COMMUNICATION TROit MAJ. Aw- person" to bis ixcxllskct oov. pickbhs; Gov. Pickiri Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your eott munication, and lay that under the circumstances I have deemed it proper to refer the whole matter to my Government; and intend deferring (be course I indicated in my note, this morning, until the arrival from Washington of such instructions as I may receive. I have tha hon or also to exnress tho hoDe that no ah. r structidns will be placad in tne Wat, and that yod will do rde the favor of giving every facility for the departure tad ra?;'rn of the bearer. Lieut. T. talbbt' who! ia directed to make the journey. . " .' "' (3;gned.) ROBT. ANDERSOlT, Charleston, Deo. 10. Lieutenant Tal bot left Charleston late last night with dis patches from Major Anderson, to tha President of the United State. , ,- Liutenant Talbot goes to Washington for further instructions from tha President. A party of gentleman entertained him at the Charleston Hotel previous to his departure. There is no excitement here. ' Gov. Pickens inlmediatelv granted tha permission desired, and directed that Lieut. Talbot have every facility and courtesy extended to him, as bearer df dispatches to tbe United States Government, both in going and returning. . ...... ,..v; A0006TA, Ga. Jan.l0 The Charleston ourier, of to-day, says that about half past 6 o'clock yesterday morning, the learner General Clinch discovered the Star Of tha West, and signalled the fact of her ap proach to tha occupants) of the battery on Morri Island. ' ' A soon at tha lignal . were (ten by those on guard there, Morris' Island was astir with men at their post, before tha order could be given to prepare for action. They remained in anxiety and intense. bat ready for what they believed wa ar 0 coma, a tolly from Fort 8umter.-: ,j tha Star of tha West rounded tha point, took th ship Channel inside tha boat; and proceeded itraight forward un till opposite Morn Island, about three-quarter of a mile from the battery; a ball was then fired atwart th bows of th steariler. the Star of the West displaved the staf and stripes. As soon as the flag 4 1 wa nntunea tne loruncation nred a succession of hesvv hol. Th vessel aon- tinned on her course with increased speed but two shot taking affect ttpoi her ha-concldded to retire. " ' i n Fort Moultrie fired a few shots at her. but she was out of hef range, " th dams-age to tha Star of tha West wa r!aibg,' a only two otltrjf tha tsnleto shot taking effcot toon her. Fort Sumter mad no demonstration at pott- hol( where gOn wer run out bearing on , MorrisIsland. A-